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Mechanical Engineering at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon

Bayamon, PR · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $35,250/yr (-50% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (53% exposed)

Job Market Large (58,100 openings/yr)

ROI 29.8x earnings multiple

Ranked #319 of 320 Mechanical Engineering programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Mechanical Engineering graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$685K	$665K	$592K
Earnings Multiple	30.7x	29.8x	26.5x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	71%	50%
DegreeOutlook Score	49	48	58

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$22,320

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$35,132

-57% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$14,495

4.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$62,833

78% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $35,250 place Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon below the $70,527 national median for Mechanical Engineering — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 29.8x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 53% task exposure — and the 14% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

With first-year pay of $35,250 far exceeding the $14,495 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #319 out of 320 programs, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon's financial outcomes for Mechanical Engineering trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $35,250 to $62,833 over five years (78% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon accepts 36% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, a smaller institution with 3,453 students in Bayamon, PR. 81% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Aerospace engineers $134,830/yr

Engineering teachers, postsecondary $106,120/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon's Mechanical Engineering program score?

This program scores 48/100 — on the lower end for Mechanical Engineering. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Mechanical Engineering to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Mechanical Engineering careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 53% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Mechanical Engineering earnings lower at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon?

Lower starting pay at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →